in favor of

Supporting an idea, plan, or person because you think they are good or right.

• I am in favor of the plan.
• Six members voted in favor of the changes.
• Are you in favor of building a new school?

How to use it: in favor of someone/something (Most members voted in favor of the plan.); in favor of doing something (I am in favor of reducing waste.)

Similar words: for, in support of

Opposites: against

Common phrases: in favor of something, in favor of change

So that someone receives a benefit, right, or payment.

• The check was issued in favor of Maria.
• The payment was authorized in favor of the charity.
• He transferred the note in favor of his sister.

How to use it: in favor of someone/something (The bank issued a guarantee in favor of the supplier.)

Similar words: for the benefit of, to the order of

Common phrases: in favor of someone, in favor of charities

Agreeing with something or thinking it is a good idea.

• We are in favor of the idea.
• He was in favor of a shorter working week.
• Are your parents in favor of you moving abroad?

How to use it: be in favor of something (We are in favor of the proposal.); be in favor of doing something (She is in favor of starting earlier.)

Similar words: supportive, in agreement

Opposites: against

Common phrases: in favor of something, in favor of reform